Recently, Ragnarok M Classic made the decision to temporarily close its gifting feature. This decision was made in response to players abusing the system for illegal transactions, affecting the game’s overall integrity. The gifting feature was initially introduced to allow players to send items to their friends as gifts, using reward points earned from topping up.
However, this system quickly became a tool for “ghost trading,” where players would exchange items directly, bypassing the game’s official marketplace. This has caused significant issues for developers, who noticed that the gifting system was leading to fewer official top-ups and sales, potentially hurting their profits.
Why Was This Decision Made?
The core reason behind the closure is simple: to prevent fraudulent transactions. Some players took advantage of the system, using gift points to trade items illegally, which in turn reduced revenue for the developers. This is why the gifting feature was temporarily shut down to prevent further exploitation.
In addition to addressing the trade issue, the developers plan to optimize the feature. They have also promised to return the reward points that players lost during this closure and even offer extra points as compensation for the disruption. However, players who abused the system to gain items unfairly may face bans.
Will This Affect Players?
The temporary shutdown is expected to affect those who used the system for gifting items between players. For regular players who were using the feature within its intended scope, the change might feel like a setback. Players who topped up and received reward points could use them to buy items like rare cards and then send them as gifts. Now, without this feature, the only way to trade items will be through the official marketplace.
On the positive side, this change could create a more level playing field. Free players, who couldn’t afford to top up, will no longer be at a disadvantage compared to paying players who were using the gifting system to get items more easily.
While this change may be frustrating for some, it is ultimately aimed at creating a more balanced and fair environment in Ragnarok M Classic. It remains to be seen how the gifting system will evolve once it is reintroduced, but hopefully, it will be a more secure and fair feature for all players. What do you think of the decision to close the gift feature temporarily? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments.